Water-dispensing system with toilet

ABSTRACT

The water-dispensing system with toilet comprises a water generation system and a toilet. The toilet further comprises a water storage tank and an external power source. The water generation system and the water storage tank of the toilet are fluidically connected. The water generation system electrically connects to the external power source. The water-dispensing system with toilet is powered using electrical energy provided by an external power source.

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 USC 120 to U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 17/063,771 filed on Oct. 6, 2020 by the inventor: Thomas Mullenaux. This non-provisional application claims U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 17/063,771 in its entirety.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of domestic articles including kitchen equipment. (A47J00/00)

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The water-dispensing system with toilet comprises a water generation system and a toilet. The toilet further comprises a water storage tank and an external power source. The water generation system and the water storage tank of the toilet are fluidically connected. The water generation system electrically connects to the external power source. The water-dispensing system with toilet is powered using electrical energy provided by an external power source.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the water-dispensing system with toilet will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the water-dispensing system with toilet in detail, it is to be understood that the water-dispensing system with toilet is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the water-dispensing system with toilet.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the water-dispensing system with toilet. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4.

The water-dispensing system with toilet 100 (hereinafter invention) comprises a water generation system 101, an external power source 104, and a toilet 201. The toilet 201 further comprises a water storage tank 202. The water generation system and the water storage tank 202 of the toilet 201 are fluidically connected. The water generation system 101 electrically connects to the external power source 104. The invention 100 is powered using electrical energy provided by an external power source 104. The water generation system 101 condenses water vapor drawn from the air into condensed water 105. The condensed water 105 is gravity fed into the water storage tank 202.

The toilet 201 is a domestic structure associated with a domestic plumbing system. The toilet 201 is a port into which biological excretions and eliminations are deposited in preparation of introducing the excretions and eliminations. The water storage tank 202 is the container that stores the potable water 106 needed to properly flush the toilet 201. The water storage tank 202 forms a fluidic connection with the water generation system 101.

The external power source 104 is an electric circuit. The external power source 104 provides the electric energy necessary to operate the water generation system 101.

The condensate water 105 is a source of water generated by the water generation system 101. The condensate water 105 is generated through a phase change of water from a gas phase into a liquid phase. The water generation system 101 further comprises a dehumidifier 121 and a condensate reservoir 111. The dehumidifier 121 and the condensate reservoir 111 are fluidically connected.

The dehumidifier 121 is a device that changes the phase of water vapor in the atmosphere into the liquid phase condensate water 105. The dehumidifier 121 is an electrically operated device that draws electrical energy from the external power source 104. The use of a dehumidifier 121 is well-known and documented in the mechanical arts.

The condensate reservoir 111 is a containment structure. The condensate reservoir 111 collects condensate water 105 from the dehumidifier 121. The condensate reservoir 111 discharges the condensate water 105 into the water storage tank 202 of the toilet 201.

The condensate reservoir 111 further comprises a condensate discharge port 112. The condensate discharge port 112 is the fluidic connection formed between the condensate reservoir 111 and the water storage tank 202 of the toilet 201. The condensate water 105 is gravity fed out of the condensate reservoir 111 through the condensate discharge port 112 for transport into the water storage tank 202.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Appliance: As used in this disclosure, an appliance is a device or instrument intended to perform a single task.

Ball: As used in this disclosure, a ball refers to an object with a spherical or nearly spherical shape.

Ball Check Valve: As used in this disclosure, a ball check valve is a type of check valve. A ball check valve is a valve that has a ball inserted into it such that the ball move freely within the valve structure. The flow of fluid applies a force to the ball check valve that provides the motive forces that move the ball within the valve structure. The ball check valve is structured such that the flow of a fluid through the ball check valve in a first direction presses the ball into the flow path of the fluid through the ball check valve such that the fluid will apply a pressure against the ball that closes the fluid flow path through the ball check valve in the first direction. The ball check valve is further structured such that the flow of a fluid through the ball check valve in a second direction pushes the ball out of the flow path of the ball check valve such that the ball check valve allows the flow of fluid in the second direction. The second direction is the opposite direction to the first direction.

Check Valve: As used in this disclosure, a check valve is a valve that permits the flow of fluid in a single direction. Within selected potential embodiments of this disclosure, the check valve is a commercially available product that is selected from the group consisting of a ball check valve, a Tesla valve, and a duck valve.

Domestic Plumbing System: As used in this disclosure, a domestic plumbing system refers to a fluidic network that is formed within a building. The domestic plumbing system transports water received from a utility through the building. Specifically, the domestic plumbing system: a) receives fresh water from the utility and distributes the fresh water through the building; and, b) transports gray water generated within the building and returns the gray water back to the utility for disposal. The domestic plumbing system comprises a supply side and a DWV.

Potable water: As used in this disclosure, potable water is water that is deemed safe for drinking or use in cooking by humans. A synonym is potable water.

Duck Valve: As used in this disclosure, a duck valve is a check valve. The duck valve is formed from two or more elastomeric structures. When the two or more elastomeric structures are in their relaxed shape, the duck valve forms a seal. The seal is oriented such that a fluidic pressure differential in a first direction will separate the two or more elastomeric structures allowing the fluid to flow through the duck valve in the first directions. When the fluidic pressure differential is in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, the fluidic pressure applies a pressure that maintains the two or more elastomeric structures in their relaxed shape and prevents the flow of fluid through the duck valve in the second direction. A duck valve derives its name from a commonly used shape of the two or more elastomeric structures. A duck valve is also called a silicone valve.

DWV: As used in this disclosure, DWV is an acronym for drainage, waste, and vent. With a domestic plumbing system, DWV refers to the plumbing subnetwork that transports waste water out of the residence to an appropriate waste water handling system.

External Power Source: As used in this disclosure, an external power source is a source of the energy that is externally provided to enable the operation of the present disclosure. Examples of external power sources include, but are not limited to, electrical power sources and compressed air sources.

Flow: As used in this disclosure, a flow refers to the passage of a fluid past a fixed point. This definition considers bulk solid materials as capable of flow.

Fluid: As used in this disclosure, a fluid refers to a state of matter wherein the matter is capable of flow and takes the shape of a container it is placed within. The term fluid commonly refers to a liquid or a gas.

Fluidic Connection: As used in this disclosure, a fluidic connection refers to a tubular structure that transports a fluid from a first object to a second object. Methods to design and use a fluidic connections are well-known and documented in the mechanical, chemical, and plumbing arts.

Gas: As used in this disclosure, a gas refers to a state (phase) of matter that is fluid and that fills the volume of the structure that contains it. Stated differently, the volume of a gas always equals the volume of its container.

Humidity: As used in this disclosure, humidity refers water vapor that is dissolved in the atmosphere. The mass of water dissolved into the atmosphere is limited by the temperature of the atmosphere.

Liquid: As used in this disclosure, a liquid refers to a state (phase) of matter that is fluid and that maintains, for a given pressure, a fixed volume that is independent of the volume of the container.

Phase: As used in this disclosure, phase refers to the state of the form of matter. The common states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

Phase Change Terminology: As used in this disclosure, the following terms are used to describe a phase change. A phase change from a solid phase to a liquid phase is called melting. A phase change from a liquid phase to a solid phase is called freezing or solidification. A phase change from a solid phase to a gas phase is called sublimation. A phase change from a gas phase to a solid phase is called deposition. A phase change from a liquid phase to a gas phase is called evaporation. A phase change from a gas phase to a liquid phase is called condensation. A phase change from a gas phase to a plasma phase is called ionization. A phase change from a plasma phase to a gas phase is called recombination.

Port: As used in this disclosure, a port is an opening formed in a first object that allows a second object to pass through a boundary formed by the first object.

Reservoir: As used in this disclosure, a reservoir refers to a container or containment system that is configured to store a liquid.

Solid: As used in this disclosure, a solid refers to a state (phase) of matter that: 1) has a fixed volume; and, 2) does not flow.

Supply Side: As used in this disclosure, the supply side refers to the plumbing subnetwork within a domestic plumbing system that provisions fresh water for use within the residence.

Tank: As used in this disclosure, a tank is an enclosed hollow structure used to store a fluid.

Tesla Valve: As used in this disclosure, a Tesla valve is a type of check valve that requires the use of no moving parts.

Toilet: As used in this disclosure, a toilet is a port into which biological excretions and eliminations are deposited in preparation of introducing the excretions and eliminations into an externally provided waste water handling system. A typical toilet comprises a bowl, a flush mechanism, and a refill mechanism. The bowl forms a structure used to receive and contain the excretions and eliminations. The flush mechanism releases a flow of water that transports the deposited excretions and eliminations into the DWV of a plumbing system. The refill mechanism replenishes the water used by the flush mechanism in anticipation of future use of the toilet. A toilet often further comprises a toilet seat and a toilet lid. The toilet seat allows an individual to sit while depositing excretions and eliminations. The toilet lid encloses the bowl of the toilet.

Valve: As used in this disclosure, a valve is a device that is used to control the flow of a fluid (gas or liquid) through a pipe, tube, or hose.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in FIGS. 1 through 4 include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention.

It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A water-dispensing system with toilet comprising a water generation system, an external power source, and a toilet; wherein the external power source electrically connects to the water generation system; wherein the water generation system forms a fluidic connection with the toilet.
 2. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 1 wherein the toilet further comprises a water storage tank; wherein the water generation system and the water storage tank of the toilet are fluidically connected.
 3. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 2 wherein the water generation system condenses water vapor drawn from the air into condensed water; wherein the condensed water is gravity fed into the water storage tank.
 4. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 3 wherein the toilet is a domestic structure associated with a domestic plumbing system; wherein the toilet is a port.
 5. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 4 wherein the water storage tank is the container that stores the potable water needed to properly flush the toilet.
 6. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 5 wherein the water storage tank forms a fluidic connection with the water generation system.
 7. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 6 wherein the external power source is an electric circuit; wherein the external power source provides the electric energy necessary to operate the water generation system.
 8. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 7 wherein the condensate water is a source of water generated by the water generation system; wherein the condensate water is generated through a phase change of water from a gas phase into a liquid phase.
 9. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 8 wherein the water generation system further comprises a dehumidifier and a condensate reservoir; wherein the dehumidifier and the condensate reservoir are fluidically connected.
 10. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 9 wherein the dehumidifier is a device that changes the phase of water vapor in the atmosphere into the liquid phase condensate water.
 11. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 10 wherein the dehumidifier is an electrically operated device that draws electrical energy from the external power source.
 12. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 11 wherein the condensate reservoir is a containment structure; wherein the condensate reservoir collects condensate water from the dehumidifier; wherein the condensate reservoir discharges the condensate water into the water storage tank of the toilet.
 13. The water-dispensing system with toilet according to claim 12 wherein the condensate reservoir further comprises a condensate discharge port; wherein the condensate discharge port is the fluidic connection formed between the condensate reservoir and the water storage tank of the toilet; wherein the condensate water is gravity fed out of the condensate reservoir through the condensate discharge port for transport into the water storage tank. 